Texas is home to five of the nation’s fastest-growing counties by population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with Collin County ranked No. 2. From July of 2024 to July 2025, Collin County grew by 3.4%, adding 42,966 people for a total just under 1.3...
A life long dream came true for Braden Shewmake. The 2016 Wylie East graduate was selected in the Major League Baseball draft. “Having the opportunity to chase that dream is special,” Shewmake said in an interview with Texas A&M Athletics. The former Texas A&M...
The boys and girls athletic programs at Wylie East found success in district, the playoffs and at the state level. The Raiders had two out of five grapplers earn medals in 5A state wrestling tournament. They claimed 15th out of 89 teams at the Berry Center in Cypress....
The 86th Texas Legislature wrapped up its business for the biennial on Memorial Day, passing bills on school reform and property taxes in the last few days of the session. Legislators convened in January for the 140-day lawmaking session held every two years. Top...
Wylie, Murphy and Sachse firefighters sharpened their skills last week with three days of joint training in Garland. Training was conducted Wednesday through Friday, May 29-31 in facilities at Garland Fire Department. Purpose of the exercise, in addition to practicing...
If the thought of Fourth of July approaching makes you want to explore America’s history a bit more this summer, there are plenty of opportunities. Grab your kids, spouse or friend and pack your red, white and blue for a trip that will top the charts. To discover the...
Vendors have through Friday, June 7, to sign up for the annual Bluegrass on Ballard celebration set for June 29 in historic downtown Wylie. The free annual event features bluegrass bands, impromptu jam sessions, an antique and classic car show, arts and crafts, food,...
Robocall Social Security Administration scams are on the rise. The Federal Trade Commission [FTC] says SSA telephone shakedowns specifically targeting senior citizens now surpass phony IRS calls, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. For the...
A group of Davis Intermediate students spent the past year traveling the world without leaving their classroom. For the third school year in a row, the multicultural club has learned about different cultures, tried new foods, talked to guests, made crafts and...
